Graduate Programs

Whether you're a recent graduate or a professional, a master's degree will focus and enhance your business skills and improve your footing on the corporate ladder. Our Ph.D. programs develop thought leaders for teaching and research positions at academic institutions throughout the world.

Certificates

Certificates offer convenience and flexibility for working professionals. If you’re interested in exploring a master’s program, teaching at the college level or simply advancing within your organization, a certificate can open the door!

Online Programs

The Raymond J. Harbert College of Business' online programs blend traditional instruction with modern technology to extend educational opportunities beyond campus. Students can improve their educational credentials from their home or work site while also balancing career or family obligations. The programs are fully accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

Executive Programs

Our internationally-ranked graduate executive programs were designed with business professionals in mind and utilize a flexible delivery model that allows busy students to continue their careers while expanding their business acumen. Our three cohort-based programs blend distance learning, on-campus residencies, and domestic and international study trips to provide you with a balanced curriculum, a network of peer professionals and real-world learning experiences

International Programs

We will prepare you to compete – and lead – in a global economy. Experiencing new cultures and business practices firsthand through one of our internship, summer or semester abroad opportunities will build your resume and broaden your horizons.

If you’re already a business major, you can declare a business minor by visiting your advisor in 147 Lowder Hall. Non-business majors can also visit 147 Lowder Hall to complete minor declaration paperwork or visit http://aub.ie/NBdeclareminor.

Departments

We strive to provide a superior student experience that produces highly sought after graduates. Learn more about our academic departments and how we can help you achieve your goals.

Masters of Real Estate Development

Academic Advising

The Office of Academic Advising guides you through your undergraduate academic schedule and helps you understand the University's policies and procedures. Our advisors will help you organize your undergraduate plan of action and provide information on educational options and professional development activities.

Office of Professional & Career Development (OPCD)

In today's economy, you'll need every advantage to land the job and the salary you want. Harbert College of Business's Office of Professional and Career Development (OPCD) helps assess your skills, focus your interests and leverage your capabilities to find the employment you seek.

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Special Events

Legends and Leaders is a semi-annual series of workshops and talks on real-world subjects like networking, social media and multicultural awareness from business mentors and alumni. Keep an eye on the OPCD calendar for the next series!

Business Bash is a semi-annual event providing business students with opportunities to learn about business majors, meet student organizations and network.

Career Fair is a semi-annual event providing students the opportunity to meet with potential employers for internships and jobs.

Calendar of Events

Harbert Student Council

The College of Business Student Council represents all student organizations in the college. The president and vice president of the Council are elected by the College's student body. A six-member Cabinet is appointed by the president, vice president and members of the previous year's Student Council. Students interested in serving on the Council should watch for application postings after the election of the president and vice president.

Industry

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You may post job announcements and internship positions, register for career fairs, schedule interviews and search student and alumni resumes through Handshake. When submitting a position announcement, please indicate the timetable for hiring and if you would prefer to interview on-campus, at your facilities, or via phone or video conference.

Clubs & Organizations

The College of Business is home to numerous organizations for students studying in
its programs. These honor societies, associations and clubs enhance the education
experience on campus and provide ongoing benefits for students in these fields.

ACCOUNTING

Beta Alpha Psi Honorary

This national honorary and professional organization is open to declared accounting
majors who have completed ACCT 3110, are making progress toward an accounting degree,
and have overall, accounting and upper-level accounting GPAs of at least a 3.0. Transfer
students must complete two upper-level accounting courses at Auburn with at least
a 3.0 GPA.

Financial Leadership Society

This Auburn honorary and professional organization is open to freshmen and sophomore
students who are interested in pursuing accounting as a major and have minimum overall
and accounting GPAs of 3.0. Organizational meetings are held in conjunction with
Beta Alpha Psi meetings on Tuesday nights at 6:00 p.m.

Financial Leadership Society (FLS) promotes professional growth and service activities
and purposes to prepare students for the recruiting process and membership in Beta
Alpha Psi.

FINANCE

Auburn Student Investment Fund

The Auburn Student Investment Fund is a student-run organization that provides a practical
way for students to enhance their knowledge and awareness of the equity markets. The
Auburn Student Investment Fund is funded by Birmingham-based investment bank Sterne
Agee Group, Inc. and competes with other schools in the southeast to produce the largest
investment gains during the fall and spring semesters. A portion of the gains are
donated to the Harbert College of Business at the end of the competition. The Auburn
Student Investment Fund is open to any student at Auburn University with any level
of experience.

Financial Management Association National Honor Society

Founded in 1974, the Financial Management Association (FMA) National Honor Society
(NHS) is the only internationally honorary specifically for finance students. Students
inducted to the NHS have a unique means of demonstrating their academic and professional
excellence to potential employers. This honor helps set you apart from others when
pursuing your career since less that 5% of all finance graduates nationally are accepted
for the Honor Society membership.

Real Estate Society

TheRealEstateSocietyat Auburn University is a professional organization open to all majors which provides
members with knowledge about therealestateindustry. TheRealEstateSocietymeets bimonthly to host networking events and guest speakers who share experiences
in the various fields ofrealestate, including commercial, residential, appraisal, development, and investment.

GRADUATE SCHOOL

Association of Graduate Business Students

This organization seeks to further the interests of graduate business students outside
the classroom.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

This organization encourages careers in personnel management and shows students how
the human resources management profession works. Activities include speakers, field
trips to local plants and philanthropy events.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Alpha Iota Delta National Honor FraternityBy Invitation Only

The Alpha Iota Delta National Honor Fraternity (formerly known as the MIS Honor Society)
seeks to recognize students who have displayed excellence in the MIS program and to
build relationships among MIS students, MIS faculty, AU MIS alumni and company recruiters.
The society hosts company presentations, recruiting dinners, resume and interview
workshops, and other events.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

International Business Club

This organization fosters awareness of opportunities and challenges in the global
business environment. The club encourages the professional development of students
interested in this field through the sponsorship of professional and social activities.

MANAGEMENT

Sigma Iota Epsilon, Professional Society

Sigma Iota Epsilon, the Student Division of the Academy of Management, is an honorary
and professional fraternity. It is open to management majors who have a GPA of at
least 3.0 at Auburn, have completed at least 30 semester hours with a minimum of one
management prefix course with a grade of B or better, and who state their interest
in continuing in the management curriculum by taking at least one more management
prefix course. Sigma Iota Epsilon encourages and recognizes scholastic excellence
and promotes cooperation between the academic and practical aspects of management.

MARKETING

Auburn University Marketing Association

The Auburn University Marketing Association is open to College of Business students
in any major. AUMA provides real-life application of marketing curriculum through
speakers, projects, socials, and bimonthly meetings. AUMA enables its members to network
with marketing executives and gain real-world experience about business in general
and marketing in particular.

Beta Gamma Sigma Honorary

By Invitation Only

This scholastic honor society fosters excellence in scholarship in business studies.
Graduate students must be in the top 20 percent of the class while seniors, juniors,
and second-semester sophomores must rank in the top 10 percent of their classes.

Auburn's Collegiate Business Women

Auburn’s Collegiate Business Women is an organization that is dedicated to providing
a strong network of support among the women of the College of Business and a means
to connect Auburn students with employers through networking events and professional
workshops.

Executive Society

The Executive Society, a host and leadership organization, enhances top College of
Business students' knowledge of the business world through interaction with other
College of Business students, faculty, Auburn alumni and other prominent business
leaders. Undergraduate students in the College of Business are eligible to apply.